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“Disappointing that we haven’t won the game but all isn’t lost,” Ssimbwa told the club’s official website. “We will prepare for Friday and try everything in our power to progress to the next round.”
Ahead of the match, the two sides had only met six times and this was to be the seventh and none of the sides had ever won a game, meaning the Tax Collectors were on a quest for just their first win against the Ankole Lions.
Coach Ssimbwa set up with a 4-4-2 attacking formation - Mutyaba Julius starting in the midfield alongside Majwega Brian and Shafik Kagimu on either side of the flanks while Moses Sseruyidde played a bit more forward behind the two strikers.
This one is for you our gallant fans, URA said. Thank you for rallying behind the boys and being the 12th player always. Your support is of big influence to the team. Enjoy the win.
URA have now won the last six games and that represents the best run in the Premier League so far. The Tax Collectors, who are now direct title contenders, have also been impressive while playing away from their turf Arena of Visions given that they have won five of the six games.
The victory over the league champions means they have now won four of the eight games at the Arena of Visions. The recent loss came against Express FC. The draws against Wakiso Giants and Bright Stars represents other instances that they have dropped points.
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Today s game is a tough one but the players are well set and ready for it. The team has a number of injuries but those available will deliver, however, the team is in good shape and ready for KCCA, Mubiru, Uganda s interim head coach, told the club s website.
Although Derrick Kakooza returned from the U20 African Cup of Nations finals in Mauritania, the forward is not likely to face the Kasasiro Boys. He had a dream outing in the junior Afcon competition where they sailed up to the final stage only to lose to Ghana by a 2-0 margin.
Samuel Kayongo, Eric Senjobe, Fahad Kizito and Herman Wasswa will not be available for the Cops due to injuries.